Oyo Kidnapping: Show empathy, apologise to victims, UN Envoy Ibrahim Tells Makinde
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Fifth Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Matters, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has urged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to demonstrate compassion by apologising to the abducted schoolchildren and their teachers over what he described as the government’s failure to provide adequate security in Oyo […]
Don proffers solution to curb building collapse, borehole failures in Nigeria
A Professor of Applied Geophysics at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Professor Joseph Olakunle Coker, has warned that Nigeria is losing billions of naira annually to failed boreholes, unsafe construction practices and poor environmental planning due to the failure to conduct geophysical investigations before executing major projects.
Presidency faults Makinde’s UN probe call over Oyo school abduction
“Look at those kids. Some of them are just about four or six years old. Will anyone want to deliberately subject them to the trauma they went through for 56 days?” he asked.
Oil extends gains after fresh US strikes, stocks mostly rise
Oil prices jumped again on Tuesday after fresh US strikes against Iran that marked a new escalation in hostilities that has fuelled fears over their already fragile truce and the chances of another spike in inflation.
Aston Villa move to hijack Newcastle deal for Swiss World Cup star Manzambi
Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, with Unai Emery’s side working to hijack Newcastle United’s proposed £50 million move for one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spain ‘favourites’ says France coach ahead of World Cup semi-final
“I don’t want to add extra pressure to (Spain coach) Luis (de la Fuente) and their team — he knows very well that people are expecting great things of Spain.
